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(re)Claiming the Future: Recovery and Reuse – an ARANZ Symposium

Following a year of physical and metaphorical upheaval in Canterbury and in our national archival institutions, ARANZ is proud to host an end of year symposium for members and guests that will explore planning for, and recovery from, adversity. Given the year, the event is intended to be a symposium in the classic Greek sense of the word, as a chance for friends and colleagues to gather, share experiences, and discuss the roles and practices we undertake on a daily basis. To this end, the Symposium is about recovery, reclaiming the future, and archival use, and is intended to reflect the positive attributes that marked New Zealanders’ response to the Canterbury earthquakes: resilience, perseverance and reflection. The future focussed recovery and reuse theme implies an interconnectedness between the archives and the community (there can be no recovery or reuse without), and these connections are revealed in the line-up of papers and speakers.

Programme

*Time*	*Session*	*Presenter*
8:00am – 8:45	Registration
9:00am – 9:10am	President’s Welcome	John Timmins
9:10am – 9:50am	University of Canterbury Disaster Preparedness	Jacqui Lyttle, Senior Risk and Policy Advisor, University of Canterbury
9:50am-10:30am	Reasons to be Cheerful - how training in disaster preparedness can take the sting out of the real thing	Lyn Campbell, Christchurch City Art Galleries Conservator, and member of the Canterbury Disaster Network
10:30am-10:40am	Morning Tea
10:40am-11:20am	What role can the Arts and Humanities play in researching disaster impacts and recovery? The CEISMIC Digital Archive	Associate Professor Paul Millar, University of Canterbury
11:20am-12:00pm	Value for Money and Archiving - Whose values? Summary Presentation: Ria Dillon - Value for Money and Archiving - Whose values?	Ria Dillon
12:00pm-1:00pm	Lunch
1:00pm-1:40	The Napier Earthquake in the Archives	Dr Graham Langton, Archives New Zealand
1:40-3:00	The Archives in Context – Use and Description: Panel Discussion	Kay Sanderson and Jared Davidson, Victoria University
3:00-3:15	Sponsor Comments	Online Security
3:15-3:30	Afternoon Tea
3:30-5:00	AGM (including Prizes)
5:00-6:00	Drinks/Nibbles/Chat	Everyone

The symposium will include the Association’s Annual General Meeting in the afternoon; just as importantly, the day will provide an opportunity for colleagues and friends to get together over the provided lunch or at the post-AGM drinks, to catch up and share war stories and a laugh. In addition, ARANZ Wellington Branch have extended an invitation to delegates to join their Christmas Party later in the evening. Although details are still being finalised, the night promises to be a grand occasion in true Wellington Branch style, with live music, food and frivolity.

Places are limited due to the size of the venue, so be sure to register as early as possible. In addition, the symposium follows hot on the heels of the National Digital Forum in Wellington, and ARANZ warmly acknowledges the support and accommodation the NDF has provided.

What: (re)Claiming the Future: Recovery and Reuse - An ARANZ Symposium

Where: Turnbull House, 11 Bowen St, Thorndon, Wellington

When: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 9:00am to 6.30pm (registration opens from 8:30am)

AGM: Annual General Meeting 3.30pm click this link for Agenda and Council Nomination form

Afterwards: Join ARANZ Wellington Branch and fellow delegates at an Evening to Forget (just for a few hours, at least) at Wellington’s historic inn, The Thistle, for nibbles, a light dinner, dancing and prizes (ticket price $30.00)

Members: $100

Non members: $120.00

Christmas Party: $30.00

To register, and to receive payment details, please contact Tom Norcliffe. Please be sure to indicate any dietary requirements you have, and note ARANZ Symposium in the subject line of your email.